Constructed Response Scoring Guide

Question one

3 points          identifies a social issue, identifies the former and/or present position on the issue, explains the change or confirmation of opinion with a valid and specific reference to poetry.

2 points          identifies a social issue, recognition of present position and connection to poetry but vague explanation of change or confirmation

1 point            identifies a social issue and recognizes personal position or the connection to poetry; no explanation

0 points          other

Question two

3 points          describes at least five criteria from competition scoring guide (fluency, volume, rate, verbal expression, facial expression, body language, eye contact, preparation) including specific examples for the competition performances

2 points          describes at least three criteria from the competition scoring guide, includes few or non-specific examples

1 point            list three criteria but does not describe or provide examples

0 points          other

Question three

3 points          list three characteristics of active listening (question, respond, body language, facial expression)

2 points          lists two characteristics

1point             list one characteristics

0 points          other

Question four

3 points          lists four characteristics of quality oral directions (concise, consecutive, clear, constructive, confirmed)

2 points          lists three characteristics

1 point            lists 2 characteristics

0 points          other

Question five

3 points          presents the opinions of the writer and the competitor. Uses details to support their agreement or identify their differences

2 points          presents the opinions of the writer and the competitor but doesn’t support them with examples

1 point            presents the opinions of the writer or the competitor

0 points          other